LHS, FSHS wrestlers advance

? Four Lawrence High wrestlers and two Free State wrestlers qualified Friday for today’s semifinals in the Blue Valley Northwest Invitational.

Reaching the semifinals for the Lions were Brandon Goodwin at 103 pounds, Blake Greenfield at 130, Zach Hertzel at 135 and Kyle McTaggart at 215.

Firebirds in the semis are Koty Russell at 112 and Marc Somers at 140.

LHS placed six wrestlers in today’s consolation bracket: Chris Lane at 112, Emma Mercer at 119, Chris Coons at 125, Minh Troung at 140, Brian Cain at 145 and Cody Weber at 160.

FSHS wrestlers reaching the consolation bracket are Alex Hardman at 125, Jack Caywood at 135, Thomas Ream at 152, Andy Neighbors at 189 and Steve Oakman at 285.

Team standings after the first day: Overland Park Aquinas 1041â2, Hutchinson 781â2, Maize 66, Gardner-Edgerton 651â2, Goddard 105, Lawrence High 521â2, Blue Valley Northwest 501â2, Free State 40, Newton 39, Blue Valley 371â2, SM South 37, K.C. Turner 291â2, Olathe South 29, Andover 25, SM Northwest 171â2, Blue Valley West 171â2, Bonner Springs 17, Topeka High 16, K.C. Washington 12, SM North 10.